Phone Not Ringing Maybe Your Resume Doesnt Answer These Three Questions

Phone Not Ringing Maybe Your Resume Doesn’t Answer These Three Questions This is a syndicated post,originally published here Photo Credit â€" VirginiaFrancoresumes.comIt’s been said before â€" your resume has between six and 20 seconds to get past that initial skim read and into the “keep” pile for a second, deeper read. In fact â€" the first “read” is really a misnomer because it is actually a scan designed to quickly answer several key questions.If you’re not getting a call back after submitting your resume for countless roles, it may very well be because answers to three critical questions outlined below aren’t answered or are not quick and easy to find.#1 What Role Do You Seek?evalIf a reader has to scan through past job titles to figure out the roles for which you are best suited, then the answer to “what role do you seek” is not easy to find.Include a career title at the top of the resume just below your contact information to show the reader the roles for which you are ideally-suited. Not sure what to put? Let the job posting serv e as your guide.Tweaking the career title based on jobs of interest is a great way to customize a resume in a place that readily captures the reader’s attention. Customizing the title also allows you to transform the resume from industry-neutral Stay away from generic phrasing and be sure to include highly-specific information Having trouble measuring your achievements? Ask yourself:? Did I save money?? Did I save time?? Did I contribute to the company’s bottom line?? Are people happier because of me and by how much?? How many people did I promote?? How many are now in higher positions because of my leaderships? How much did the company grow in size or revenues during my tenure?Easy to Find AnswersevalAnswers to these three questions in the right locations will ensure the reader walks away with a strong idea of the role for which you are well-suited, why you are perfect for it, and how your performance aligns with the position the hiring manager needs filled.